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BL53 CMO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 101,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear of chassis leg and parts of inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

top parts of both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sills starting to corrode

n/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode near rear axle mounting

o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sills starting to corrode

n/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode near rear axle mounting

o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2019 87,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,662 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,662 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,319 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,330 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 75,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,859 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,648 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 20,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,550 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BL53 CMO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 CMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 CMO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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